Beerburrum West State Forest Loop

Sunshine Coast Regional, Queensland, Australia

18.8 miles (30.2 km) · 1,162 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Beerburrum West State Forest Loop is a 18.8-mile loop route in Sunshine Coast Regional, Queensland, Australia, gaining 1,162 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.4 miles gaining 382 feet at an average 1.4% grade. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	18.8 mi (30.2 km)
Elevation gain	1,162 ft (354 m)
Average gain	62 ft per mile (12 m per km)
Longest climb	11.9 mi, 352 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	19.2%
Runnable	95% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	2.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	74%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	2%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Beerburrum West State Forest Loop

How much elevation gain does Beerburrum West State Forest Loop have?

Beerburrum West State Forest Loop has 1,162 ft (354 m) of elevation gain over 18.8 miles (30.2 km). That averages 62 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Beerburrum West State Forest Loop?

The difficulty score for Beerburrum West State Forest Loop is 2.2 of 100. That is harder than 24.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 95% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Beerburrum West State Forest Loop?

The longest climb on Beerburrum West State Forest Loop runs 11.9 miles (19.2 km) and gains 352 ft (107 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 19.2%.